New Zealand, Antique Map, Pacific Islands, Sandwich Islands, Blackie Atlas 1860

Name: New Zealand, Antique Map, Pacific Islands, Sandwich Islands, Blackie Atlas 1860
Brand: American Maps and Prints
SKU: BG-13383-2
Price: 405 USD
Availability: InStock

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Date: 1860
Kind: Maps
Size: 37 × 54 cm (14.6 × 21.3 in)
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with period. Minor scattered foxing and faint handling marks, primarily in the margins. Original central fold as issued. No major tears or losses.
Period: Westward Expansion & Civil War
Places: Hawaii
Reference: BG-13383-2

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Guaranteed original. This is an original of the period stated, not a later reproduction or print-on-demand copy. If it is ever shown to be otherwise, we refund you in full.

Shipping to the United States. Sent from our gallery in Langweer, the Netherlands, flat between boards or rolled in a tube, and fully insured. Delivery and import charges.

About this piece

This original antique map titled New Zealand presents a detailed mid-19th-century view of New Zealand, accompanied by inset maps of the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), the Galapagos Islands, and the Papuan Archipelago. It originates from The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography and was published in 1860 by W. G. Blackie, one of the most respected British atlas publishers of the period.

The main map depicts both the North and South Islands of New Zealand with finely engraved coastal outlines, mountain ranges, rivers, settlements, and regional divisions. Early place names and geographic features reflect contemporary European exploration and colonial knowledge, making the map an important historical document of New Zealand’s cartographic development during the 19th century.

To the right, the additional Pacific island groups are shown in separate panels, each carefully delineated and subtly hand-colored. These inset maps broaden the geographical scope of the sheet, illustrating Britain’s growing interest in the wider Pacific world. The restrained original hand coloring helps distinguish coastlines and island groups while maintaining a calm, elegant appearance.

The overall layout is balanced and visually engaging, combining dense geographic information with generous open areas of sea. This makes the map particularly attractive both as a collectible reference piece and as decorative wall art. Its horizontal format works well in interiors, especially for collectors or designers drawn to maritime history, exploration, and Pacific geography.

Condition report:

Good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with period. Minor scattered foxing and faint handling marks, primarily in the margins. Original central fold as issued. No major tears or losses.

Framing tips:

A wide ivory or warm cream mat will enhance the engraved detail and original coloring. A dark walnut, black, or understated antique gilt frame complements the map’s academic and exploratory character. Museum or UV-protective glass is recommended.

Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring

Maker: W. G. Blackie, Scotland, 1860

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